Saturday, June 14, 2014

Flag Day

Read
the article and if you agree, applaud the people of Fairfield, Washington
who start the morning of Flag Day with a Fun Run, followed by a Flag Parade and
games, booths and a beer garden.

credit:The Spokesman-Review

Or
the folks in Quincy, Massachusetts with the Longest Running Flag
Day Parade in the Nation.Besides the
Parade, they have the raising of a 30’ x 60’ Old Glory, a fly-over, a patriotic
medley, an awards ceremony and a dazzling fireworks display.

Or
our fellow Americans over in Troy,
NY who claim the Largest Flag Day
Parade that typically draws 50,000 spectators.

Tri-County Council Vietnam Era Vets

Proudly
fly your flag on this Flag Day to honor the adoption of the American Flag on
June 14th 1777, the continuing preservation of the American way of
life and pay your respects to the men and women who defend it.

Commemorative Poster on the 140th Anniversary of the Flag - 1917

June
14, 2014

This date also represents the 239th Birthday of the US Army.Celebratory events that kicked off last week
included this one at the National War College at
Ft. McNair:

The
young man in the middle represented the Continental Army,

was the youngest
soldier present and had the honor of cutting the cake.

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